The Most Fuel Efficient Cars and Trucks for 2006

1st Place: 2006 Volvo V70 2.5T
Combined EPA Fuel Economy: 24
Powertrain: 2.5 liter, 5 cyl., 5-AT

Mid-size luxury wagons have enjoyed a recent resurgence in popularity, and the Volvo V70 has proven to be one of the sales leaders in the class, a favorite of families for its legacy of safety. But there’s another reason to choose the Volvo when shopping for a luxury wagon. When it comes to fuel economy, the V70 tops the field with a combined rating of 24 mpg.

Runners-Up	Make and Model	Combined MPG	Powertrain
2nd Place	BMW 530xi	23	3.0 liter, 6 cyl., 6-AT
	Volvo V70 2.5T AWD	23	2.5 liter, 5 cyl., 5-AT
	Volvo V70 T5	23	2.4 liter, 5 cyl., 5-AT
3rd Place	Audi A6 3.2 Avant Quattro	21	3.1 liter, 6 cyl., 6-AT
	Mercedes E350	21	3.5 liter, 6 cyl., 7-AT
4th Place	Mercedes E350 4Matic	20	3.5 liter, 6 cyl., 7-AT
	Volvo V70R	20	2.5 liter, 5 cyl., 6-AT
5th Place	Mercedes E500	17	5.8 liter, 8 cyl., 5-AT
	Mercedes E55 AMG	17	5.4 liter, 8 cyl., 5-AT